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rheumatoid arthritis
noun
- a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, frequently accompanied by marked deformities, and ordinarily associated with manifestations of a general, or systemic, affliction.
rheumatoid arthritis
noun
- a chronic disease of the musculoskeletal system, characterized by inflammation and swelling of joints (esp joints in the hands, wrists, knees, and feet), muscle weakness, and fatigue
rheumatoid arthritis
/ ̅̅′ə-ٴǾ′ /
- A chronic autoimmune disease characterized by progressive arthritis of several small or medium-sized joints, especially in the hands. Symptoms can include morning stiffness, joint swelling and weakness, and deformity and disability.
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of rheumatoid arthritis1
Example Sentences
Prof John Isaacs, who has worked on the condition for 35 years and is leading the research, believes this could make it possible to "switch off" rheumatoid arthritis.
The 34-year-old's rheumatoid arthritis means she risks falling when climbing into the bath in her flat.
Coviello’s patients receiving treatment for obesity have reported incidental improvements in their chronic inflammatory diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis.
And ratios of 2:1 to 3:1 have been shown to reduce inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis.
The National Research Council’s 2006 analysis of government fluoride standards identified “no indications” in the existing scientific literature implying “that fluoride had a causal relationship with ... rheumatoid arthritis.”
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